Aruba Driving Tour: North End of the Island

From Oranjestad exploring the northern end of the island. It is easy to take the main road, 1A/1B towards the north past the low rise and high rise hotels. For the longer route and view of the beaches, make the first left for the low rise hotels and follow the road, past Druif Beach, Manchebo, Eagle Beach and then the high rise resorts on Palm Beach. Turn right at Brickell Bay Hotel in Palm Beach (3A/3B), making a left at the next traffic light onto the main highway 1A/1B. This coastal rode will take you to the area of the lighthouse and the prosperous neighborhoods of Malmok and Arashi. You will see signs for the California lighthouse along the way.

From the lighthouse, off to the east you will see the well worn dirt trail which you can follow along the coastline towards the south to get you to the Alto Vista Chapel, Bushiribana Gold Smelter Ruins, the beach at Boca Mahos and following the path, ultimately, the remains of the former Natural Bridge. Unfortunately I have never seen the paths good enough to navigate, even with a 4 x 4, on down towards Boca Daimari.

NOTE: Heading southeast on the map, you will see the next sight is the Natural Pool. You cannot access it from the Natural Bridge. That is unless you are on horseback. Otherwise you can get there by 4 x 4 coming from the inland route. It is a long difficult trek to get there and would probably not fit into your timefrare. Some folks will tell you that it can be done, and they have done it. Just prepared to have enough insurance to replace the vehicle as well as a cell phone if you need to get dug out or have more than one flat tire.

For a swimming detour, you can easily stop at Arashi Beach or for snorkeling, enter the water at Boca Catalina and head north for the best underwater views. Please do not try to swim anywhere along the eastern coast of the island. The water is too treacherous and you will signs posted stating as much.

Sorry I cannot give you a timeframe on all of this, it is all dependent upon traffic in Oranjestad and how many stops you choose to take.

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The author is the owner of the website Aruba Bound!, an Aruba blog, Blogging to Aruba, as well as Weddings in Aruba and has traveled to Aruba numerous times.

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